Reclaiming Development: Africa’s Voice at the UN’s 80th Anniversary
At this year’s General Assembly, Africa spoke as a coauthor of a new development vision, not just a charity recipient.
African Perspectives on Transformational Adaptation for Just and Scalable Adaptation Under the South African G20 Presidency
As the G20 Summit discusses development challenges and climate adaptation, African countries must be empowered to create long-term, context-specific solutions addressing vulnerability’s structural drivers.
Implementing Climate-Smart Agriculture in Africa: Challenges, Opportunities and Pathways for Action under the South African G20 Presidency
South Africa can advocate for the effective implementation of climate smart agriculture that would align with the continent’s urgent need to address food security and contribute to the global agenda on sustainable development.
Governance in Southern Africa: Insights from Civil Society
Civil Society Organisations’ local insight and understanding of socio-economic and political contexts make them vital partners in shaping Africa’s inclusive development agenda.
Democracy and Civil Society in Southern Africa: Strengthening Democracy by Bolstering Civil Society Solidarity
Civil society is the conscience of democracy, with organisations and individuals working to hold governments accountable and promote human rights.
BRICS Rally to Defend Climate Multilateralism at UN General Assembly
BRICS countries need to cooperate and develop tailored energy transition models for a fair and sustainable transition, requiring reforms in international governance and financial systems.
Principles with Pragmatism: Insights for African Foreign Ministries’ UN Strategies
As the UN High-Level General Debate commences this week, African ministries are poised to engage in critical global discussions.
From Tenants to Architects: Reclaiming Africa’s Future Through Science Diplomacy
Without a robust science diplomacy strategy, African trade agreements could lock us into a new form of digital dependency, compromising our digital sovereignty.
Harnessing DPI to Address Informality and Boost DRM: A Case of the Shadow Economy
The shadow economy threatens Africa’s economic stability and development goals. Digital public infrastructure (DPI) could be a vital solution to mitigating this issue if the right conditions are met.
Life After Expansion: The BRICS Quest for Institutional Coherence
BRICS needs a clearer vision to improve coordination within its diverse coalition while maintaining flexibility.